Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al Dhafra - UAE Pro League Match
Betting Odds
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1.14
87.6%
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7.00
14.3%
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15.00
6.7%
Match Details
Match Preview
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al Dhafra Preview: UAE Pro League Clash
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai will host Al Dhafra at Al-Rashid Stadium on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 17:05 UTC in what promises to be an exciting UAE Pro League encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.
Current Form & Recent Results
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai recent form shows 2 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 4 games.
Al Dhafra have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 1 win from 4 games while suffering 3 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.
Head-to-Head Record
History favors Shabab Al Ahli Dubai in this fixture. In their last 29 meetings, the hosts have claimed 16 victories, with Al Dhafra winning 5 and 8 ending in draws. This slight edge in the record could give them the psychological advantage heading into this clash.
Expected Tactics & Formations
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation, while Al Dhafra will likely deploy a 4-2-3-1 system. The tactical battle between these two setups could prove decisive in determining the outcome.
Match Officials
Turki Al-Zaabi will be the referee for this fixture.
Match Prediction & Analysis
With home advantage and strong recent form, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai will be the clear favorites heading into this match. However, Al Dhafra cannot be written off entirely and could pose problems on the counter-attack. Expect the hosts to dominate possession and create the better chances.
Key Facts
- Kick-off: Saturday, August 16, 2025, 17:05 UTC
- Venue: Al-Rashid Stadium
- Competition: UAE Pro League
- Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Position: 3rd (23 pts)
- Al Dhafra Position: 8th (15 pts)
- H2H Record (Last 29): Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 16W - 8D - 5W Al Dhafra
- Referee: Turki Al-Zaabi

